Ingredients:

• For the Modak Filling:
  • 1 cup khoya (mawa), grated
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
  • 2 tbsp grated fresh coconut (optional)
  • 1-2 tbsp chopped cashews, almonds, and pistachios
  • ½ tsp cardamom powder
  • A pinch of saffron strands (optional)
• For the Modak Shell:
  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 1 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ tsp cardamom powder
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Filling:

• Heat a pan on medium heat, add ghee.
• Add the grated khoya and cook it for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it softens and turns golden.
• Add the grated coconut, cardamom powder, and chopped nuts. Stir well.
• Add the powdered sugar and mix until the sugar dissolves.
• Cook the mixture for another 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously until the filling thickens and becomes a sticky consistency.
• Turn off the heat and let it cool.

2. Prepare the Modak Shell:

• Heat water in a pan and add ghee and a pinch of salt.
• Gradually add the rice flour, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
• Continue stirring until the dough begins to come together. Cover the pan and let it sit for 5 minutes to soften.
• After it cools slightly, knead the dough until smooth and pliable. If needed, apply a little ghee to make it softer.

3. Shape the Modaks:

• Grease your hands with a little ghee.
• Take a small portion of the rice flour dough and flatten it into a round disc with your fingers.
• Place a small amount of the khoya filling in the center of the disc.
• Carefully pinch the edges of the dough around the filling and shape it into a modak, gathering the top to form a peak.
• Repeat with the rest of the dough and filling.

4. Steam the Modaks:

• Grease a steaming plate or idli stand and arrange the modaks on it.
• Steam the modaks for about 10-12 minutes or until they become glossy and firm to the touch.
• Once done, remove them from the steamer and let them cool slightly.

Serve:

• Mava Modaks are ready to be served! You can offer them to Lord Ganesha or enjoy them as a sweet treat. Optionally, you can drizzle a little ghee on top before serving.

Enjoy your Mava Modaks!

Mava Modak

Rating: 4/5

Preparation Time: 15 m
Cooking Time: 20 m
Total Time: 35 m